Best Gaming Laptops in Nepal Under Rs. 250,000 (रु 2.5 Lakhs)

We’re a few months—or a few quarters—away from the next-gen gaming laptops powered by Intel’s 12th gen or AMD’s Ryzen 6000 series mobile CPUs. But even if you can’t wait until then, there’s no reason to worry because the market is filled with some amazing devices right now. And here, I’ll be discussing the best gaming laptops under 2.5 lakhs in Nepal you could buy right now.

Best Gaming Laptops Under 2.5 Lakhs in Nepal [2023 Update]:

8. Dell Alienware x14

When you think of gaming laptops, we usually think of mean bulky machines with all of the power of the world. However, Dell has taken a different approach with the new Alienware x14. The company is promoting it as the world’s thinnest gaming laptop. It is available in a single Lunar Silver color which looks sick. The laptop measures 14.5mm in thickness and weighs between 1.8 to 1.85kg. So, you will have no problem carrying it around.

Over on the inside, you get the latest Intel i7-12700H gaming CPU along with the RTX 3060 GPU. It is backed by Alienware’s Cryo-tech cooling solution and the use of special thermal material. You can even play with different power and performance settings from the Alienware Command Center.

The thing to note here is that Alienware has set the internals to run on much lower levels than the actual potential to attain the thin form factor. For instance, the RTX 3060 has a TGP of just 75W. So, while it performs exceptionally well for a laptop of this size, there are bigger laptops that perform better in the same price bracket.

7. Lenovo Legion Slim 7i

The second entry in this list of best gaming laptops under Rs. 2 lakh in Nepal with the Legion Slim 7i. This is another ultraportable gaming laptop for students or anyone on the run. It brings a 16” QHD IPS screen with a 166Hz refresh rate. The screen boasts 100% sRGB coverage and Dolby Vision certification. Paired with stereo speakers by Harmon, you can use the laptop for multimedia consumption when you are not gaming.

Talking about gaming, like most laptops in this list, you get the Intel Core i7-12700H CPU. This is paired with RTX 3060 GPU. The 100W TGP Is better than Alienware X14, but it still pales compared to other laptops in this list.

6. Acer Predator Helios 300 (2022)

We are starting this list with the 2022 iteration of the Acer Predator Helio. This one comes with a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H CPU with RTX 3060 GPU with 115W for under 2 lakh. Likewise, you get 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 1TB of SSD to store all your games.

Acer is offering an FHD screen, a smooth 165Hz refresh rate, and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. Pair this with the powerful processors underneath, the Helios 300 could be a decent portable workstation as well.

One more thing—the wrist-rest area here is pretty sharp and I did experience some discomfort after gaming for long hours. Even this quad-zone RGB backlit keyboard is a step up from your typical single-zone backlit keyboard.

5. Dell G16 7620 (2022)

Next up, we have the Dell G16 7620. Announced last year, it is the first 16-inch gaming laptop from the company. It has a tall 16:10 QHD screen with minimum bezels. For gamers, the screen refreshes at 165Hz.

Inside the Obsidian black finish aluminum body, Dell has included the power combo of Core i7-12700H and RTX 3060. The latter has a TGP of 130W — higher than the laptops discussed so far. Complementing this setup is the Alienware-inspired cooling mechanism, which includes copper pipes, quad vents, and ultra-thin fan blades. One main drawback of the Dell G16 is the inclusion of a single M.2 slot which can be a problem when upgrading the storage in the future.

4. Ripple Nova Pro

On the third position, we have Nova Pro from the Nepal-based laptop OEM brand Ripple. It was the first laptop with the 12th Gen Intel CPU in Nepal and has been popular because of the price-to-performance ratio. The laptop starts at Rs. 195,000 for the base variant with 256GB RAM and 8GB RAM. However, for Rs. 238,000, you can equip the laptop with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB of SSD.

Under the hood, Ripple Nova Pro packs the 12th Gen Intel 12700H processor paired with RTX 3060 GPU. The latter has a total TGP of 140W. Likewise, you get a 15.6-inch QHD screen with 165Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB coverage. It is fueled by a 63Wh battery and ships with a 180W power adapter.

• Watch our review of the Ripple Nova Pro.

3. Asus TUF Gaming F15 (2022)

Moving on, we have the Asus TUF Gaming F15 (2022) as the second-best gaming laptop under Rs. 2.5 lakhs in Nepal. This laptop builds on its predecessor with 12th Gen Core i7-12700H and a beefed up RTX 3060 with 140W TGP. This is paired with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB of SSD. You even get a MUX switch that you can use from within the Armoury Care app without having to play with the BIOS settings.

To keep up with the added performance, Asus has overhauled the TUF F15’s cooling mechanism which is competent enough. As for the screen, you get a 15.6-inch LCD panel with 300Hz refresh rate and 100% sRGB coverage.

On the downside, the speakers are not that great and the keyboard has uneven backlighting. However, these points can be easily overlooked given the overall package of the Asus TUF Gaming.

• Watch our review of the Asus TUF F15 (2022).
• Read our review of the Asus TUF F15 (2022).

And if you prefer AMD over Intel, there is also the Asus TUF A15 that has all the same specs as the F15 but with an AMD processor inside.

2. Lenovo Legion 5 / 5 Pro (2022)

Finally, my number one pick for the best gaming laptop under 2.5 lakhs in Nepal is the amazing Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (2022). The Legion 5 Pro was our pick for the best gaming laptop last year and the 2022 edition continues the legacy. Just like last year, there is also a cheaper Legion 5 but I’d highly suggest spending a little extra for the Pro model. From a better build quality, superior display—and more importantly—better thermals, the Legion 5 Pro is worth every extra penny.

This year, Lenovo has made the design more subtle by replacing the glowing “Y” logo on the lid with a simple “Legion” text. The color of the keyboard even matches the main body. And as with last year, the build quality is top-notch.

Opening the lid, you are greeted with a 16” QHD screen with 165Hz refresh rate, 500 nits of brightness, 3ms response time, and even a 100% sRGB gamut. Also, the Legion TrueStrike feels better than keyboards on other gaming laptops.

However, the main highlight is the performance. Lenovo has upped the performance this year with Ryzen 7 6800H and RTX 3060 CPU. Over on the memory front, you get 16GB DDR5 dual-channel memory and 512GB of NVMe SSD. So, expect a smooth gaming experience.

Also, the laptop doesn’t really get warm even after multiple gaming sessions, thanks to the all-new Coldfront 4.0 cooling solution. You won’t even hear the fan unless you load some CPU and GPU-intensive tasks.

The only real problem that I have with this year’s Legion 5 Pro is the massive power brick. The laptop comes with an 80Whr battery and ships with a 300W power adapter. The adapter is a proper tank and gets in the way of portability.

• Watch our review of the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (2022).
• Read our review of the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro (2022).

Given the growing popularity of the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, it gets sold out quickly so it’s rather hard to get. In that case, you can check out the last year’s models. First, you can get the identically specs-ed laptop but with Ryzen 5800H for cheaper. There is also an RTX 3070 variant that costs a little higher.

1. Gigabyte AORUS 5 SE4

This brings us to the Gigabyte AORUS 5 SE4 which is currently the best gaming laptop under Rs. 2.5 lakh in Nepal with a price tag of Rs. 225,000. For that price, you are getting the 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700H CPU, paired with the RTX 3070 GPU. The latter can draw power of up to 130W based on the game the laptop is running and the dynamically adjusted settings. This is determined by the Microsoft Azure AI Auto Optimize feature looks at the current workload and the latest state of CPU and GPU to determine the optimum setting.

For cooling, it has the all-copper Windforce Infinity cooling technology, consisting of 2 fans with 83 blades, 5 heat pipes, and multiple cooling fins. Likewise, it has a 15.6-inch 360Hz IPS pane and a 3-zone RGB keyboard with N-key rollover and a lifespan of 10 million keystrokes.

Best Gaming Laptops Under 2.5 Lakhs in Nepal 2023 [ Summary]

Best Gaming Laptops Under 2.5 Lakhs in Nepal: Conclusion

So those were our picks for the best gaming laptops under 2.5 lakhs in Nepal that you could buy right now. Almost every major laptop manufacturer has had a standout offering this year—while Lenovo and Asus have impressed me the most with their powerful, yet low-profile gaming machines. The display has always been an area of concern when it comes to gaming laptops.

But in 2022, our complaints haven’t been as loud since a few brands have really stepped up in this aspect—and I only hope this trend goes mainstream this year.

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Do you agree with our choice of best gaming laptops under 2.5 lakhs in Nepal or do you want to add something to the list? Have your say in the comments section.